Question

Solve the equation.

|2−4x|=7

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x =
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Answer 1

x=-5/4 or x=9/4

Explanation:

2 - 4x = -7

-4x = -7 - 2

-4x = -9

x = 9/4

or

2 - 4x = 7

-4x = 7-2

-4x = 5

x = -5/4